Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire

Hosted ByMindy McGinnis

Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.


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Randy Ribay: Writing Concisely

Today’s guest is Randy Ribay author of AN INFINITE NUMBER OF PARALLEL UNIVERSES and AFTER THE SHOT DROPS. Randy joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the importance of having an agent in order to negotiate the best possible contract, the power of writi…

Call For Submissions! Betty Bites Back: Horror Stories for Young Feminists

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March Roundup & Taking the Guilt Out of Writing

The March roundup episode features a quick review of guests and topics this month, as well as some advice on how to take the guilt out of writing.
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Liesl Shurtliff: Writing As A Job, Not A Hobby

Today’s guest is Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times Bestselling author of middle novels Rump, Jack, Red and Grump, and the upcoming Mona Lisa Key, first in the Time Castaways trilogy. Liesl joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about being somewhat unaware of t…

Alison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar & Michelle Schusterman: Working As Co-Authors

Co-authors Alison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar and Michelle Schusterman join host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the inspiration for their upcoming release, THE PROS OF CONS.
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Tricia Springstubb: Writing Chapter Books

Today’s guest is Tricia Springstubb, author of picture books, chapter books and novels for middle grade readers. She joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the transition of changing from being a lover of stories to a writer of them, and why she writes …

February Roundup & Dawn Powell, My Great Unread

Host Mindy McGinnis recaps the February guests, and shares the story of Dawn Powell – an amazing writer in the early 1900s who was born five miles from her… and she’d never heard her name.
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Rachele Alpine: Know What You Want In A Literary Agent

Today’s guest is Rachele Alpine, author of both YA and middle grade titles, as well as being a full-time English teacher, wife and mom. Rachele joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the importance of knowing what you want in an agent – and what questio…

Michelle Houts: The Importance of A Writing Space

Today’s guest is Michelle Houts, a fellow Ohioan who also writes across multiple genres. Michelle joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the importance of letter writing and journaling from a personal perspective, as well as the historical, as these are…

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